Martine Gaillard

Martine Gaillard was born on May 21, 1971, in Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada. She developed an early interest in sports, participating in various school sports and playing for the St. Brieux women’s fastball team, the Brieux Jays. Recognizing that a career as an Olympic athlete was unlikely, Gaillard pursued television broadcasting. She attended Ryerson University in Toronto, where she earned a degree in Radio and Television Arts. Her early career began in 1990 at CFQC radio in Saskatoon. Following this, she worked for The Weather Network, hosting the ‘Good Morning Toronto’ program. Gaillard also served as a game host for the Toronto Maple Leafs for two years, gaining experience in live sports event interaction.

In July 1999, Gaillard made a significant move to The Score, becoming their first-ever female anchor and features reporter for ‘The Score Tonight.’ During her six years at The Score, she co-hosted the program with Greg Sansone and covered major sports events, including the 2000 World Series (known as the ‘Subway Series’), as well as MLB and NHL all-star games. Her career progressed further when she joined the broadcast team for CBC’s ‘Hockey Night in Canada’ for two episodes between 2002 and 2003, working rinkside at hockey games. This period marked a crucial phase in establishing her as a recognized figure in Canadian sports television.

Martine Gaillard’s career reached another milestone in August 2005 when she joined Rogers Sportsnet. She debuted on October 4, 2005, as a co-anchor for ‘Sportsnetnews’ alongside Mike Toth. For nearly two decades, she has been a consistent presence at Sportsnet, currently serving as the weekend late night/morning host of ‘Sportsnet Central.’ In 2010, she realized a childhood aspiration by being part of the broadcast team for the Olympic games in Vancouver. Beyond her broadcasting roles, Gaillard has been an ambassador for Plan International since 2009, demonstrating involvement in advocating for girls’ rights and equality.